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  • 2002
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  • 2002
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Summary This evocative drama, which won two Emmy Awards, is set against the memorable music, the cultural clashes, and the Vietnam war during the 1960s. The third-year drama depicts the American landscape -- as seen through the youthful Pryor family of Philadelphia as they brace for the cultural turbulence ahead that still resonates in this cont...

  • 2002
  • TV-PG
  • NBC
  • 2002
  • TV-PG
  • NBC

American Dreams

Season 1 Premiere: Sep 29, 2002
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 20 Critic Reviews
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Summary This evocative drama, which won two Emmy Awards, is set against the memorable music, the cultural clashes, and the Vietnam war during the 1960s. The third-year drama depicts the American landscape -- as seen through the youthful Pryor family of Philadelphia as they brace for the cultural turbulence ahead that still resonates in this cont...

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Generally Favorable Based on 20 Critic Reviews
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30% Mixed
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90
Mar 28, 2022
This look back at the America of 1963 breathtakingly captures the dying roars of an old culture and the triumphant cries of the new one. It may be the closest thing to time travel we'll ever experience. [29 Sep 2002, p.M8]
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75
Mar 28, 2022
The new series' production values are impeccable, its cast is solid, and there are occasional moments of fresh, specific detail that suggest the show could transcend the overstuffed pilot episode. [27 Sep 2002]
By Noel Holston FULL REVIEW
75
Mar 18, 2013
At least the ambitious pilot makes it clear that the show has a vitality and passion sadly lacking in a lot of other fall offerings.
By Tim Goodman FULL REVIEW
70
Mar 25, 2022
American Dreams is a complex, poignant look at a family finding its way as the '60s rock their world. All that, and the best soundtrack on TV.
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67
Mar 25, 2022
With its strong female performances — Snow and O’Grady are superbly nuanced — ”Dreams” maintains a nurturing warmth that appeals to young viewers as well as the boomers I mentioned earlier.
By Ken Tucker FULL REVIEW
60
Mar 25, 2022
Bottom Line: Good beat, weak drama.
By Terry Kelleher FULL REVIEW
40
Mar 25, 2022
An icky exercise in nostalgia, this series is set in Philadelphia in the early 1960's and is about the evolving problems and joys of a big Catholic family.
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Production Company:
  • Dick Clark Productions
  • NBC Studios
  • NBC Universal Television
  • Universal Network Television
  • Once a Frog Entertainment
Initial Release Date: Sep 29, 2002
Number of seasons: 3 Seasons
Rating: TV-PG
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Awards

Young Artist Awards
• 10 Nominations
Teen Choice Awards
• 7 Nominations
Hollywood Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Guild Awards
• 3 Wins & 4 Nominations

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